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Ohloff Family History

Ohloff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orloff, Rohloff, Shroff, Hoff, Egloff, Kozloff, Oliff, Dolloff

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Where is the Ohloff family from?

You can see how Ohloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohloff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ohloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ohloff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohloff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ohloff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ohloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohloff. 100% of Ohloff men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ohloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Ohloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohloff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Ohloff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Ohloff. For the veterans among your Ohloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohloff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ohloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ohloff in 1973 was 93, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohloff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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